In Hu Weiyong's study in Zuo Xiang's Mansion, several figures were discussing matters in the room.
"En Xiang, Mendong believes that most of the affairs of the Ming Dynasty are under his control."
"The young people in the outer cabinet are not very talented and have little knowledge. Just like Ming Bidong, they are in a wait-and-see attitude. Without Bidong's support, the crown prince's palace will be unable to stand alone."
"Why don't they use retreat as an advance and hand over those lands in the north that are seeking harm to the foreign cabinet?"
"Firstly, we can transfer the few generals and officials in the outer cabinet away from the center. Secondly, hehe."
"How do those young people know how to govern? Just ask them to find some tricks. Your Majesty will be furious."
"At that time, he will go along with the trend by banning the foreign cabinet."
A member of the Wei Dynasty, Hu Weiyong, cupped his fists and said. This person has a face with a Chinese character, eight feet in length, and a well-proportioned face. Anyone who sees it will praise him as a good official, and no one will think that this person is a treacherous villain.
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But at this time, he actually had a slight bend in his back and was extremely humble in front of the short Hu Weiyong. He even called himself Mendong in a sultry manner, but others did not think there was anything wrong with him.
"Secretary Guo, do I mean to ask them to let go of a few of their positions as chief envoys in Northern Xinjiang?" Hu Weiyong walked in front and gently twirled his beard.
"Well, it's not a good idea. If you want something, you must give it first."
"Kill them some northern Xinjiang chief envoys, and then block their money and food later..."
Hu Weiyong smiled sinisterly. They gathered here to allocate the eight newly appointed chief envoy positions in the DPRK.
After Zhu Su showed his cards to Lao Zhu, Lao Zhu either changed or abolished many ill-favored old laws, such as the tax farming system, the road guide system, etc. The Ming Dynasty had a vast territory, so it was natural to send several new envoys to spread good governance.
If Hu Weiyong's party now dominates the foreign cabinet party in the government, it is inevitable that they will win the eight chief envoy positions.
"No, Beiyuan Ruming is still ready to make a move. If he doesn't do that, will it lead to the erosion of Ming's northern border..." Someone raised an objection.
"Is it because Bei Yuan was acting up that they could do this?" Before Hu Weiyong could shut up, the minister named Guo stood up and explained.
"It is already difficult to be the governor in the north, and with the small troops of the Northern Yuan Dynasty invading the south from time to time, won't it be even more difficult to fulfill the duties of the governor?"
"Those difficult things should be left to the people in the outer cabinet. Do you really want to teach them to do it themselves?"
"If the north is not corrupt, it will not be the fault of the outer cabinet and the prince. For them, it is just a matter of taking chestnuts from the fire and bringing order to the chaos."
"It should be noted that what they are planning is not in the north, but in the court!"
"Shilang Guo's words are very good." Hu Weiyong clapped his hands and praised. "It's just Bei Yuan, it's not worth mentioning. If they can expel the foreign cabinet, they have the Marquis of Ji'an, the Marquis of Yan'an and other powerful generals. Are they afraid that they will not be able to defeat Bei Yuan?"
"Humph, it would be better if Bei Yuan called!" Ji'an Marquis Lu Zhongheng stood up.
"It's time to let Bei Yuan wreak havoc. Then if they can defeat Bei Yuan, why worry about getting a Duke?"
In the study, some people frowned secretly, but more people had indifferent faces, as if the matter was not their own.
"The Marquis of Ji'an is brave and invincible. How can the Duke of the state not be able to find something in his pocket?" Hu Weiyong said with a smile. "There are such good generals in the East but they are not used. No wonder the previous northern expedition returned without success."
"In this case, let's follow the plan of Minister Guo. After the list of chief envoys has been drawn up, we will all write according to this list, and the Ministry of Personnel will also speak out and write according to the list."
He waved his legs lightly and confirmed his position in the imperial court with one word. The officials in Didong didn't think there was anything wrong and they all bowed their heads in agreement.
"Guo Shilang is also a good strategist! Judging from the facts, the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue will not be able to escape in a month." Hu Weiyong promised casually.
The minister surnamed Guo was overjoyed. He knelt down and bowed to Hu Weiyong on the spot: "Huan, thank you for your kindness!"
"Enxiang is really Huan's reborn parent!"
Speaking of which, Minister Guo was not much younger than Hu Weiyong. As soon as he said such disgusting words, some of the other officials showed contempt.
However, Hu Weiyong felt extremely useful, and the feeling of having power made him extremely intoxicated. When he helped Guo Shilang up, the wrinkles on his face were so funny that he could kill a fly.
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"Hu Xiang, after this is accomplished, you will be in control of the government and the public in the east. Mendong congratulates Hu Xiang." After everyone else left the study, Hu Weiyong's close confidant Tu Cheng poured a bowl of tea for Hu Weiyong.
"Is there a hidden danger? The East of the Fifth Palace... doesn't seem to be very happy to see him."
"Not even before, he used the pretext of performing martial arts to drive away all his disciples who were sent there."
"From his perspective, this kid is not a hidden danger after all."
Hu Weiyong pretended to take a sip of tea. "The master of the palace doesn't want to see him waiting, how could he not know?"
"They are just using each other. He wants to use them to seize power in the crown prince's lap. They want to use his name to protect those officials who cannot be tolerated by the outer cabinet."
"It's ridiculous that the prince and the foreign cabinet are so young that they don't know the truth that when the water is clear, there will be no fish. They created some kind of 'Beijing Inspector' so that officials with evil intentions can take refuge in him and seek refuge..."
After Cuo Lao Cuo Leg Wai Ge belittled him for a while, he turned the topic to Zhu Su's head.
"Bu Nao, the name of the palace master is still useful. From his perspective, if the emperor is not in the moon, he will definitely issue an edict to marry the eldest daughter of the Duke of Wei."
"The Duke of Wei, Xu Da, is highly respected in the army, but he is arrogant in taking credit. Although he is from Huaixi, he is unwilling to help him."
"If I can win over one or two of them because of Wudiandong's relationship, it will be of great benefit to them."
"But..." Tu Cheng had a worried look on his face. "He thought that although Xu Da was not a martial artist, he was a very upright person."
"That's okay." Hu Weiyong said.
"He has bribed the concierge of the Xu family. If he still doesn't know how to lift him up, then..." He raised his hands and made a split-leg gesture.
His face turned red. So Hu Weiyong was too courageous. He actually wanted to assassinate the Duke?
"If Xu Dar dies, there will be no obstacle for him to take over the power in the army. The East Palace of the Five Palaces will be useless." Hu Weiyong did not notice the surprise on Tu Cheng's face and said as usual.
"By then, when his wings are full, there will be no need to look at his expression. He can use his lower legs to take care of that guy."
"Maybe those golden legs of his can be used to make a fortune..."
The corner of his mouth was twitching. His previous experience of being ousted as left prime minister made him realize that power cannot be given by others and must be firmly controlled by his own hands.
If Ming tries his best to gain power again, he can no longer tolerate Coco being taken away from power in a month.
Only by standing at the top of power can you gain power that will never be taken away.
"Before the Zhu family became prosperous, they were just ordinary people. He can do it, but why can't Hu Weiyong do it?" Hu Weiyong thought to himself.
While I was thinking about the sweetness of power, I suddenly remembered a panicked voice from outside:
"Master, Master, it's not good!"
"The Yongjia Marquis Mansion sent people to ask for help, saying that for some reason their Yongjia Marquis Mansion was surrounded by a group of soldiers!"